Coaching has always been a big passion of mine - while in business school, I was the VP of Prospective Students for the Armed Forces Association as well as a member of Service2School, a non-profit that provides guidance and mentorship for transitioning service members looking to pursue advanced degrees. I'm also a alumni interviewer for Ross. Over the past 5 years, I've coached and prepped over 100+ people on MBA applications with a high rate of success. I know what adcoms are looking for, so let me help you get there!

I graduated from Stanford's MBA program at the GSB in June of 2023. I am a successful deferred MBA and traditional MBA coach with more than 15+ clients receiving acceptances at M7 programs. including GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Columbia, and Sloan for both deferred and traditional MBA applications. I can help with school selection, resume review, essay and application support, interview preparation (including mock interviews), and any other part of your application you may need help with. At the Stanford Graduate School of Business I was an Arbuckle Fellow and actively involved in various leadership roles, including Co-President of the Sports Management Club, Co-Chair of the Sports Innovation Conference, and Social Committee member on student government. Prior to my MBA, I worked at BCG for 3 years, where I was promoted to the post-MBA role. I spent my undergrad years at the USC Marshall School of Business on a full tuition, merit based scholarship.

I'm a current MBA student at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, formerly at McKinsey and JCPenney. I applied to the GSB three times before I got in, so I know what it takes to crack a top MBA program. Together, we can tackle your application and get you into your dream school. As a coach, I'll take a non-cookie cutter approach to your application, and will take the time to help you build a story that is uniquely yours. From your resume to your essays, I'll ensure that every piece of your application brings your best foot forward, reinforcing your strengths and emphasizing why your dream school needs you in their next class. Additionally, I was graciously offered full ride scholarships to attend Kellogg and Wharton and can help navigate the process to ensure you reach your fullest potential for merit awards. If you're reapplying to your dream school, or need help tying together a cohesive story of what makes you unique, I'm your guy.

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA graduate at Columbia Business School and a previous Forte Fellow Scholarship recipient, I bring a wealth of experience from both the MBA and corporate worlds to my coaching. With a background in strategy and retail from top companies like Tapestry, Rimowa, and Deloitte Consulting, combined with experience interviewing MBA candidates, I have honed my skills in guiding clients through the complexities of the MBA application process. I have successfully coached dozens of individuals, helping them craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and make your application stand out!

Applied to M7 business schools and graduated from MIT Sloan in 2022. As a person who came from a non-business background and was looking to come to b-school as a career pivot, I can help with anything related to career transition, picking the best school, telling your story, and the end-to-end application process. As someone who has gone through the application process and has worked with admissions, I can help you identify the most compelling aspects of your story to land the b-school you want!

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA graduate of Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and a current 4th year medical student, I bring a healthcare-centric perspective to the MBA admissions process. Additionally, I'm only a few months removed from being a student admissions interviewer at Kellogg and also spent a year on the admissions committee at my medical school. Thus, I have useful experience on both sides of the admissions process. My goal is to be the go-to coach for those who want to use an MBA to work in the vast world of healthcare. Describing healthcare experience in interviews and essays can be challenging, as it requires translating complex industry knowledge into language that resonates with a broad audience, including MBA admissions committees. I'm confident I can help you do just that. I've reviewed dozens of MBA applications and coached many healthcare-focused candidates. I feel well-prepared to help you leverage your medical background—or if career switching, to express your interest in healthcare—to stand out in your MBA applications. Let's work together to make your application truly exceptional—reach out to get started!

Highlights: - Mental healthtech entrepreneur (founded at Stanford GSB) - Stanford and Harvard MBA admit (have since support 5+ candidates through admissions) - Former private equity and venture capital investor - Former software/startup executive Where I can help: - MBA applications (strategy, essays, references, interviews) - Career coaching - Entrepreuneurship (incl. pivoting during MBA) - PE interviews

Do any of the following apply to you? - Did not attend a "prestigious" undergraduate institution - A non-traditional background - Low GPA - Waitlisted or previously rejected - Have not worked for a well-known company - An older applicant - International applicant Guess what? These all apply to me. Hi! I'm Dalal 👋🏼 I am currently pursuing my MBA and MS at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. I was humbled to receive multiple full-ride offers to Ivy League and M7 programs. I was born in Kuwait, grew up in France, and have lived in the United States since 2010. Prior to pursuing my MBA, I founded a career coaching start-up that assisted over 5,000 students worldwide in telling their unique stories. After graduation, I hope to continue to have an impact on others by pursuing a career in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Enough about me; let's talk about you! I understand that applying to business school can be an overwhelming and intimidating process. So, where do you even begin? Working together, I can help answer the most frequently asked questions by applicants. What are the best MBA programs? Which schools are best suited to your personality and career objectives? How can you distinguish your application from the crowd? I've helped dozens of students gain admission to top MBA programs, and I'd love to help you too! My coaching style is direct, efficient, and empathetic. Following each session, we'll each have a few tasks to complete that will directly prepare us for the next one. You will not feel alone on this journey. I will assist you in finding the best program for your goals and needs, as well as increasing your chances of admission to top MBA programs. No matter where you are in your MBA journey, we can collaborate to create a customized plan of action for you. I'm excited to be a part of your success story! ------ ------ *A piece I authored on how to ace the MBA interview: https://library.joinleland.com/applicant-hub/mba-interview-checklist

I'm Shruti, an experienced coach with a passion for helping individuals accelerate their careers in the business world. With a background in life sciences and business development, I bring a unique perspective to the application process. As an MBA myself, I understand the distinctive things schools look for when screening applications. At Haas, I served on the admissions committee and continue to do interviews for full time applicants to this day. Over the past few years, I have successfully coached several individuals, guiding them through the MBA admissions journey and helping them secure spots at top-tier programs. My expertise lies in crafting compelling application strategies, refining essays, and preparing for interviews. If you're ready to take the next step towards your MBA dreams, let's connect and create a personalized plan for your success.

Getting into business school is tough. It requires self-awareness, attention to detail, strong test taking abilities, and most importantly, a knack for telling compelling and authentic stories. Those are skills that I brought to my own MBA applications and that I further honed as a writer, soldier, GMAT instructor, and life coach. Now I use them to give my clients the best possible shot at their target school. I focus on military applicants, who face an even tougher admissions process than usual. Not only do they have to translate their stories into language that resonates with the admissions committee, but they also have to plan their future in the unfamiliar world of business. That’s where I help the most. I’m intimately familiar with the service to school transition because I’ve done it, gaining admission to my three target schools – Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT – all while still on deployment. Since then, I’ve also gained experience in many industries that veterans target, including consulting, investing, and tech. So if you’re a veteran or military applicant, let’s work together to give you the best possible transition into civilian life!